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Candidates for California governor ought to get serious about these pressing issues
The top nine remaining candidates for CA governor should address the recent think tank articles on schools, jobs and housing issues.
No clear frontrunner for governor, but new poll names five with the best shot
A poll shows three Democrats and two Republicans have voter support percentages in the teens. The top two vote-getters in June will face off in November.
She spent six of her last years in arbitration with her HMO. Her husband’s still fighting the system
Arbitrators in medical disputes are supposed to be unbiased, but this couple suspected there is an incentive to favor HMO’s in arbitration.
A former political ally tests LA liberals’ allegiance to Mayor Karen Bass
Mayor Karen Bass isn't vulnerable on her right, but she may be on her left, as City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a Democratic Socialist and ex-supporter, runs against her.
California promised accountability for inmate deaths in jails. A year later, no results.
Lawmakers passed a law creating a state department to review inmate deaths, but it hasn’t completed a single death review in its first year.
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California must protect gender care for young people, despite hospitals’ fears
A court will decide if Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego and Children’s Hospital of Orange County can stop their gender‑affirming care to avert federal funding loss.
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When criminal justice falls short, California’s civil courts must step in
An LAPD officer wasn’t charged for crashing into and severely injuring two elderly brothers. The city settled their lawsuit, agreeing to pay $18 million in total.
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Here’s who benefits from Swalwell’s downfall and the shakeup of the California governor race
Rep. Eric Swalwell had been in a three-way tie among top Democratic hopefuls in the gubernatorial race, until recent sexual misconduct allegations.
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State should probe L.A. County’s $4 billion sex abuse settlement
LA County approved the deal without depositions or an independent review, resolving thousands of abuse claims in bulk. Employees couldn’t respond.
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California shouldn’t water down justice for these child sexual abuse survivors
LA County has pushed legislation that would set deadlines, limit damage and make it harder for sexually abused children in government care to sue.
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California voters will face dueling ballot propositions this fall. Confusion is likely
Many of today's ballot measures are aimed at canceling or retaliating for other ballot measures, like when politicians tried but failed to kill Prop. 13 years ago.
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California’s crisis in rural health care is also a chance for transparency
Drug discounts aimed at rural hospitals serving uninsured or low-income patients actually profit hospitals that don’t serve those patients.
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Bitter medicine: How California’s hospital bills end up depressing your take-home pay
Hospitals are suing a state agency that limits their cost increases. Their bills inflate health insurance premiums, leaving employers with less money for wages.
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As tax deadlines loom, Californians should note how little they get for paying high taxes
Several comparisons show Californians don't get enough return on investment — in government services — to justify such high taxes and fees.